Officials reveal building team, architectural details of Gordie Howe International Bridge Michigan Radio » The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority has announced the private contractor that will build the new Gordie Howe International Bridge. That contractor is Bridging North America; made up of an international consortium of companies including ACS Infrastructure Canada and Fluor Corporation. Michelle2018-07-27T08:51:19-08:00July 5th, 2018|Bridges, Canada, Gordie Howe International Bridge, Highways, Michigan, Public-Private Partnerships|
Fall construction start eyed for Gordie Howe bridge Construct Connect » Progress continues on preliminary works for the multi-billion-dollar Gordie Howe International Bridge project with $350 million already spent on both sides of the Detroit/Windsor border. Formal construction will likely begin in September once the owner and the proponent hammer out an agreement on financial close. Michelle2018-07-27T08:50:19-08:00June 27th, 2018|Bridges, Canada, Gordie Howe International Bridge, Michigan, Public-Private Partnerships|
Auditor general says ‘it’s uncertain’ new Champlain Bridge will be built on time Montreal Gazette » Mayor Valérie Plante is worried about a federal report suggesting the new Champlain Bridge may not open in December after all. About 58 million cars and trucks and 200,000 buses use the Champlain annually to cross the St. Lawrence River, making it one of Canada’s busiest spans and a crucial link for commuters and business. Michelle2018-05-31T08:23:44-08:00May 29th, 2018|Bridges, Canada, Champlain Bridge, Public-Private Partnerships|
Canada looks for cost savings on Gordie Howe International Bridge Herald News » Canadian officials sought ways to save money on the Gordie Howe International Bridge between the US and Canada after potential bidders expressed concerns about the project’s budget, per documents obtained by The Canadian Press. The goal is “de-risking the project as much as we could to move forward,” said Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi. Michelle2018-07-26T15:49:35-08:00April 19th, 2018|Bridges, Canada, Gordie Howe International Bridge, Highways|
Trump imposes steel, aluminum tariffs with few exceptions Politico » The president’s decision to move forward with the tariffs comes after a chaotic week in which even senior administration officials were unsure what Trump would ultimately decide. The White House ultimately decided to move forward with the announcement, which establishes tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum. Michelle2018-03-09T15:13:42-08:00March 8th, 2018|Canada, Mexico, Trump & Infrastructure, U.S. News|
WDBA awards $61M contract for new bridge design-build phase CTV News » The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority announced it has awarded a Markham company the $61-million contract for the design-build phase of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. WDBA’s private-sector partner will be announced by the end of September 2018. Michelle2018-07-27T08:16:55-08:00March 6th, 2018|Bridges, Canada, Design-Build, Gordie Howe International Bridge|
